Translation of Slovak word "vysvetliť" to English
vysvetliť
/visvetlit͡s/
Meaning
VerbTo make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
How to use
The perfective verb 'vysvetliť' (imperfective: vysvetľovať) means to explain or clarify. It governs the accusative of the subject matter and the dative of the listener (vysvetliť niekomu pravidlá), or introduces a clause with 'že' or 'ako'.
🇬🇧 English
explain
Example sentence
Učiteľ nám trpezlivo vysvetlil novú gramatiku.
The teacher patiently explained the new grammar to us.
Skús mi vysvetliť, prečo si prišiel neskoro.
Try to explain to me why you came late.
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Common phrases
- vysvetliť situáciu— to explain the situation
- vysvetliť dôvod— to explain the reason
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What does the Slovak word "vysvetliť" mean?▼
The Slovak word "vysvetliť" means "explain" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Učiteľ nám trpezlivo vysvetlil novú gramatiku." (which translates as "The teacher patiently explained the new grammar to us.").
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